Friendly bikers

Saw this fellow first and asked to take his photo, and he said, "Wait for my friend."

So I did.

Under watchful eyes...

Another juxtaposition for you.  Couldn't resist this photo of three travelers asleep in Kalemegdan under the watchful eyes of the French Embassy's Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite.  You might remember them from this shot.

Sunday Bridges--Riverside cafe in Kraljevo

Took a short trip this past weekend to the country to some friends' house located near the city of Kraljevo, located on the Ibar River.The city suffered a major earthquake (5.3)  in November 2010, as a result of which two people were killed and over 100 suffered light injuries. A number of buildings suffered damage, and several hundreds, chiefly older buildings, were rendered unusable.  This river cafe looks a little slanted, though probably not because of the earthquake (!). The fellow on the bridge seems to be keeping his balance.

See other bridges on Louis La Vache's SUNDAY BRIDGES.

WEEKEND REFLECTIONS--cup of coffee?

Ever wondered what to do with those mismatched cups?  This cafe in downtown Belgrade suspended them from fishing line. I guess they don't have as many mismatched cups as I used to (downsize, downsize), since a couple of these are the same.

See other reflections on James'  WEEKEND REFLECTION.

SKYWATCH: Sunset from Kalemegdan....

There's probably no better place to get a Skywatch photo than from Kalemegdan.  Its esplanade is already high, and I climbed a small hill even a bit higher to get this photo.  This of course is looking west toward New Belgrade.

See other skies on SKYWATCH.

'tis the season

It's tennis season for sure, and intrepid players still play in Belgrade's heat, opting if they can for early morning or later evening.  This player is getting the court ready for those who follow him.  You had another view of this court in Kalemegdan's (now dry!) moat last May.

ABC WEDNESDAY: "B" is for "Before"....and after

There's been an exhibit of old photos of Belgrade downtown.  Couldn't help but snap the old stairs (taken somewhere in the early 1900s and a new shot taken...just a few days ago.  Foliage is different, but that's about it.  (And yes, those towers on the left are there, but now hidden because of the summer leaves.)

See other B's on ABC WEDNESDAY.

¡Hola!

Do you wear a hat when it's really sunny and hot?  I must admit I don't, but love to see people wearing sun hats.  A wide brim is de rigueur to ward off rays, especially when you're reading like this fellow.  I couldn't help but recall this fellow in a sombrero that I captured a while back.

Photo request" "Stepenice" (Stairs)

Like many of you, I often get photo requests, usually from Serbian ex-pats.  This one is for Ivana in Canada, who asked me to photograph Stepenice, her favorite restaurant in Belgrade. I'd never heard of it, but then Fate intervened when a friend suggested we go for a drink at this restaurant's outdoor terrace.  My friend had forgotten its name, but I was happy to learn it was Stepenice. We went there at night, but I returned the next day to take this shot....and up the stairs again!  :<)

Click on the link above for info about the restaurant.

Any more requests out there?

Blues

Hot, hot in Belgrade.  Took this photo before I left last May. These fountains in Tasmajdan Park change colors and are quite beautiful...and now, refreshing.

WEEKEND REFLECTION--St. Marko's reflected

The dome of Saint Marko's cathedral reflected in the windowed facade of Belgrade's television building.

See other reflections at JAMES' Weekend Reflection.